# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081710013` · 06/13/2008 · Black Hills Energy
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Black Hills Corp
- **Operator:** Black Hills Energy
- **Mine:** [4800083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800083)
## Narrative

Employee lacerated left thumb while installing hose clamp on air filter. Laceration came from hose clamp edge. Suture was required to close laceration. Employee was released to work with lifting restrictions until the suture was removed.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*